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The Mountain is shrinking. How warming temperatures are affecting Mount Rainier

Seattle local Eric Gilbertson recently became the first to measure a season of temps on Rainier’s summit. It’s getting warmer up there.

September 29, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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These are top 10 school districts in Washington state. Did yours make the list?

September 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Crime

WA CEO who embezzled $30M must forfeit Tesla, truck, luxury boat. Next stop prison

Updated September 28, 2026 at 4:57 PM

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National politics inflect Spokane's fall state House rematch

September 29, 2026 at 8:04 AM

Seattle

Poll: Support for repealing WA ‘millionaires tax' drops with budget impact

Updated September 29, 2026 at 6:49 AM

Seattle

4 Seattle restaurants say ‘family meal' with staff is still essential

Updated September 29, 2026 at 6:49 AM

Seattle

How King County is preparing for Capitol Hill crisis center's 2027 opening

September 29, 2026 at 6:43 AM

Seattle

What does Washington get for its education spending?

September 29, 2026 at 6:43 AM

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Longview to flush water mains Friday

September 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM

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Longview's Broadway Gallery hosts mother, daughter 2D artists

September 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM

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Cowlitz County Elections Office to open Fridays for November election

September 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM

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By the numbers: Longview's proposal to phase out city car tabs fee explained

September 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM

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Longview Rotary raises over $1M for Martin Dock updates

September 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM

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Lower Columbia Genealogical Society to host virtual presentation

September 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM

Washington State

Watch Sons of Norway members bake traditional flatbread in Kelso

September 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM

Seattle

Man accused of killing UW student is not competent to stand trial

September 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM

Seattle

Motorcycle rider dies in Auburn crash; driver arrested

Updated September 28, 2026 at 11:41 PM

Seattle

WA submits federal disaster declaration for summer wildfires

Updated September 28, 2026 at 11:41 PM

Seattle

Fifth person arrested in deadly Chelan Hills fire

Updated September 28, 2026 at 11:41 PM

Seattle

Sewage spill will keep a Seattle beach closed

September 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM

Seattle

Union Arts Center takes on Shakespeare classic ‘Hamlet'

Updated September 28, 2026 at 11:41 PM

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'Eastern Washington solutions for Eastern Washington problems': Ferguson backs sales tax rebate, energy flexibility for those rebuilding from Spokane fires

September 28, 2026 at 11:37 PM

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Gov. Ferguson asks FEMA for individual, public aid in major disaster declaration request after Spokane Complex fires

September 28, 2026 at 11:37 PM

Washington State

Free veterans event, open house set for Oct. 1 at Washington Odd Fellows Home

September 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM

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Walla Walla cattlemen, WA officials disagree on gray wolf protections

September 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM

Washington State

The Mountain is shrinking. How warming temperatures are affecting Mount Rainier

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